International Women's Day 2022

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Celebrating International Women's Day 2022 (University of Alberta)

The stories and achievements of eight of the many women at the U of A whose work challenges the status quo.

On March 8, 2022 the University of Alberta will join the world in celebrating International Women's Day. This global day of recognition celebrates the achievements of women and girls, raises awareness against bias and encourages people around the world to take action toward a more equitable global community. Neuroscientist Claire Scavuzzo is an instructor in the Faculty of Science, and one of the U of A experts bringing her knowledge to the public through the U of A’s free Science Literacy MOOC. Faculty of Nursing professor Jordana Salma is meeting with a group of Muslim seniors to provide advice on her research into healthy aging, and to help advocate for better home care services and long-term care facilities for Muslim seniors in Edmonton.

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International Women's Day 2022: Celebrate around the world with ... (Lonely Planet Travel News)

Around the world celebrations are taking place to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

You can also have a virtual conversation, no matter where in the world you are, with Holocaust survivor and author Dr. Irene Butter on March 8. There's also the Exhibition Fighting On All Fronts: Women At War, an exhibition at the AntikBar gallery in Chelsea, London on March 8 and 9 that showcases the role women played during World War II. In some countries, the day is marked with men giving gifts and well-wishes to their sisters, mothers, friends and colleagues.

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Break The Bias: International Women's Day 2022 (Two Row Times)

Organizers of International Women's Day 2022 (IWD) are asking the world to imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and ...

We can break the bias in our schools, colleges and universities. We can break the bias in our workplaces. “We can break the bias in our communities. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. In 2022, we are committed to calling out bias, smashing stereotypes, breaking inequality, and rejecting discrimination,” said the association. The conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties and working women’s clubs, and International Women’s Day was born,” said a Feb. 28 press release from the Ontario Nurses’ Association.

11 of the best brands supporting International Women's Day 2022 (Red magazine)

Find the best fashion and beauty products to support International Women's Day 2022, with our round-up of all the brands supporting IWD on 8 March 2022.

For every Ultimate Sleep Kit sold from 1 to 8 March 2022, NEOM Organics will donate £5 to the #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign. Also in support of the The Prince's Trust's #ChangeAGirlsLife for International Women's Day campaign, Jigsaw will donate £10 from every floral print dress sold on 8 March 2022. Whistles will give £1 from each online global sale across the website on International Women's Day on 8 March 2022 in support of the #ChangeAGirlsLife for International Women's Day campaign. ME + EM will donate £10 from each item sold in store and online on 8 March 2022 to support the #ChangeAGirlsLife for International Women's Day campaign. Monica Vinader launched a special Togetherness Chain Necklace in 18ct. gold vermeil on 7 March to support International Women's Day. Between 7 and 9 March, the brand is donating all proceeds made from the Togetherness necklace to Women for Women International in support of women survivors of war and conflict.

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International Women's Day 2022: What is it and how can I get ... (Yahoo News UK)

The March 8 event honours women of the past, present and future generations who have championed for change in gender equality and funding female-focused ...

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We celebrate International Women's Day 2022 (Key 103)

This International Women's Day (8th March) we're playing 100% female artists...

Katy Perry's massive breakthrough song 'I Kissed A Girl' was the first Number 1 written by the pop star. Gayle, real name Taylor Gayle Rutherford, had huge success with her debut song 'ABCDEFU', which she wrote. Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with. The 19-year-old pop star has had a Number 1 album around the world and two Number 1 hits in the UK in 2021, 'Drivers License' and 'Good 4 U'. She's released nine studio albums with six of them going to Number 1 in the UK. She's also re-recorded and re-released two of her albums, both of which went to Number 1 again. This International Women's Day (8th March) we're playing 100% female artists all day!

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19 best Girl Boss gifts to celebrate International Women's Day (HELLO!)

The best lady boss and girl boss gifts to give this International Women's Day. From uplifting cards to mugs, notebooks and posters.

This gloss is the boss! Either way, this gift will be a daily reminder of who's boss when she looks in the mirror. This key tag will be a daily reminder that the power is in her hands. Uncommon Drinks has combined the two to make the most unlikely, but winning, boozy combo in this Rosé Wine gin liqueur. Choose from the following coloured plates: bright pink, red, wood, black or gold and a black or pink base. Has the girl boss in your life been given a pay rise at work?

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